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San Marino RTV has officially unveiled the ten established Big Artists who have automatically qualified for the final of the San Marino Song Contest 2026. The announcement was made during a press conference held today in Sanremo, Italy.

Among the standout names in this year’s lineup are British pop icon Boy George, renowned Italian producer Mollella — best known for the global hit Freed from Desire — and Senhit, who is aiming to represent San Marino for the third time.

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The ten pre-qualified Big Artists are:

• Andreas Habibi ft. AURA – All We Need Is Love
• Dolcenera – My Love
• Edward Maya ft. William Imola – Ball
• Inis Neziri – Aurora
• Kelly Joyce – Oh Là Là
• L’Orchestraccia – Cara Madre Mia
• Molella ft. Maxè – Fever
• Paolo Belli – Bellissima
• Rosa Chemical – Mammamì
• Senhit ft. Boy George – Superstar

The grand final of the San Marino Song Contest 2026 is scheduled to take place on March 6. A total of 20 acts will compete: ten selected from the Dreaming San Marino Song Contest and ten established artists who have secured direct qualification. The winner will be chosen by a five-member jury.

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San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest

San Marino made its Eurovision debut in 2008, alongside Azerbaijan. The country was represented by Miodio with the song Complice, finishing last in their semi-final with five points. After withdrawing from the contest, San Marino returned in 2011 and has participated every year since.

The microstate achieved its first qualification for the Eurovision final in 2014 and has reached the final three additional times, most recently in 2025.

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